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| | To fund one-time activities and purchases that are consistent with the Commission’s strategic plan and which do not fall under other funding initiatives. | |
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| | The maximum amount that may be awarded is $50,000, however, the average grant size has been less than $7,500. Awards are made on a flow basis until the annual allocation is used. | |
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| | An applicant must be a legally constituted government agency, community based organization, faith-based organization, or private business. An applicant must be able to enter into a legally binding contract and be fully capable of meeting all grant terms and requirements. | |
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| | Requested amount, number of children and families served, and durability of equipment purchased are all taken into consideration. No request will be funded that does not support achievement of the Commission’s primary results and objectives as listed in the current strategic plan. Additionally, Special Project Grant funds will not be awarded to support ongoing activities or expenses. | |
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| | - Innovative activities to identify incoming kindergartners and link them to their school
- Sponsorship of community events touching on issues affecting young children and their families
- Outreach materials for programs in order to better serve young children and their families
- Active play areas and equipment for infants and toddlers
- Printing parent education materials in English and Spanish
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| | Submit applications to the Executive Director, First 5 Tulare County. The Executive Director is available to discuss the proposed project before a formal application is submitted.
If the amount requested is $25,000 or less, the Executive Director reviews the application and makes a funding determination. The Executive Director may approve, modify, or deny a request.
For a request greater than $25,000, the Executive Director presents the application with a recommendation to the Technical Advisory Committee for their review and action. The Technical Advisory Committee may approve, modify, or deny a request. If they approve the request, it will be placed on the next First 5 Commission agenda for action. The First 5 Tulare County Commission has the authority to approve, modify, or deny all requests that are presented by the Technical Advisory Committee.
If a request is approved, the applicant will be asked to enter into a formal agreement with First 5 Tulare County that outlines the responsibilities of the applicant and the Commission. Upon project completion, a formal report is to be submitted.
The Executive Director, the Technical Advisory Committee, and the First 5 Tulare County Commission are the sole and final authorities regarding approval or disapproval of applications and the conditions under which they are funded. The Commission will not hear appeals for the Special Project Grants Program. | |
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| | To apply for a Special Project Grant, please submit a proposal with a Cover Sheet and Narrative Section as described below.
If your project is approved, you will receive an agreement from First 5 Tulare County for signature. When we have received the signed agreement, we will send a check to fund your project. Upon completion of the project, you will submit a final report to First 5 Tulare County. | |
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| | COVER SHEET
Project name:
Legal name of organization requesting funds:
Mailing address for agreement, check, and other correspondence:
Street:
City:
Zip:
Who will sign the agreement?
Name:
Title:
Phone:
e-Mail:
Contact person, if different:
Name:
Title:
Phone:
e-Mail: | |
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| | NARRATIVE SECTION
Project Description:
Outline the overall project and specify what First 5 Tulare County funds will be used for. Include who, what, when, where, and the number of children expected to benefit from the project.
Alignment with First 5 Tulare County Strategic Plan:
Indicate which results, objectives, and indicators will be affected by the project.
Evaluation:
Describe how you will know the project has achieved its purpose.
Budget:
List the items to be purchased and their estimated cost, including tax and shipping. Show funding from other sources, if any. | |
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| | - Review and approve proposal.
- Generate agreement.
- Send check upon return of signed agreement.
- Receive final report.
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